Break-Even Analysis Calculator
Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover your costs
Every business needs to know its break-even point: the sales volume at which total revenues equal total costs. Selling above this point generates profit; selling below means a loss.
Calculator Inputs
Rent, salaries, insurance (per month)
Materials, shipping, labor per item
Results
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How It Works
We calculate the "Contribution Margin" (Price - Variable Cost) and divide your Fixed Costs by this margin to find the number of units needed.
Tips & Best Practices
- •Lowering fixed costs lowers your break-even point.
- •Increasing price or reducing variable costs improves your margin.
- •Use this to set sales targets for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are fixed vs variable costs?
Fixed costs (rent, software) stay the same regardless of sales. Variable costs (materials, shipping) increase with every unit sold.
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